The 2018 World Cup quarter-finals have begun. After a two-day break, the last-eight kicked off on Friday with the remaining teams battling it out for a spot in the semi-final.
Thus, the last four is right around the corner. The remaining nations will be cut down to half from Friday through to Saturday before the next round commences on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about the race to make the semi-final.
The teams that have qualified
France - knocked out Uruguay
Belgium - eliminated Brazil
England - swept aside Sweden
Croatia - overcame host nation, Russia
Semi-final match-ups
July 10 (Tuesday):
France vs Belgium - 18:00 GMT / 14:00 ET
July 11(Wednesday):
Croatia vs England – 18:00 GMT / 14:00 ET
World Cup bracket
Who will likely progress to ultimate game?
Choosing between France and Belgium is difficult. While Les Bleus has an amazing squad, the Red Devils will enter this clash with a confidence boost having eliminated Brazil. Nonetheless, Mbappe and Co. should pip Roberto Martinez's men to the final.
As for Croatia vs England, the Three Lions will face their toughes task in their mission to "bring it home". Modric and Co. are no easy task, but the clash against Russia showed they are stoppable. We thus tip Southgate's side to progress.
Our prediction for the final
- France vs England
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